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Chapter 384: Divine War Eruption
Chapter 384: Divine War Eruption
By the time Li Hao perfected the Heavenly Stars Vein Ultimate Limit, half a year had already passed.
In another two years, the Ancient Hall would open.
Li Hao didn’t know if the Divine War would affect the Ancient Hall, but he had to prepare in advance. He couldn’t just be a key or a Go Stone.
In the past half year, the Heaven Stealing Holy Land had been peaceful, with flowers and grass flourishing and withering with the passage of time, creating a sense of serene tranquility.
When he had free time, Li Hao would play chess with Hongyue, go fishing with Old Feng, and meet up with the Sword Master and the Lying Heaven Sage to fish in the Milky Way.
After all, the divine water dao fish were heavenly and earthly treasures. If he could catch a few more, it would help Achievement survive another tribulation.
Currently, Achievement had survived two tribulations. To survive three more, he would need 80 heavenly and earthly treasures, a considerable number.
“It’s on the hook!”
Li Hao felt a slight vibration in his fishing line, his eyes brightening. Through the qi in the fishing line, he could sense that the fish on the hook was a divine water dao fish.
He quickly reeled in the line, but he didn’t pull hard. Instead, he dragged it back and forth to tire out the divine water dao fish.
When the right moment came, he suddenly pulled, dragging the exhausted fish up.
“Three now. Kid, don’t catch all the dao fish.”
The Sword Master, seeing the divine water dao fish Li Hao had caught, with its scales glowing and Dao Resonance surrounding it, couldn’t help but feel a bit envious.
The Lying Heaven Sage couldn’t help but glance over. She had only just caught three, and now Li Hao’s fishing skills were almost catching up to hers.
Feng Boping glanced over, then focused on his own fishing line, his lips moving slightly as if he was muttering:
"Fish, come here, fish, come here..."
Li Hao removed the hook, stored the divine water dao fish in the Heavenly Earth Space, and then cast the line again. Seeing the Fishing Experience increase, he couldn’t help but smile.
His two trips to the Milky Way for fishing had been very fruitful. His Fishing Art had reached the 7th Rank, and his Experience was almost full.
Once he broke through to the 8th Rank, his fishing skills would improve even further, likely surpassing the Lying Heaven Sage.
The Lying Heaven Sage’s cultivation in the Path of Lies was most suitable for fishing, but she didn’t seem particularly enthusiastic about it and hadn’t dedicated herself to it. Otherwise, Li Hao estimated she could reach the 10th Rank in fishing.
After fishing for over ten days, Feng Boping and the Sword Master also managed to catch some divine water dao fish. Li Hao caught two more, and the Lying Heaven Sage caught three.
Li Hao’s Fishing Experience at the 7th Rank was saturated. As a divine water dao fish was caught and Dao Resonance surged, Li Hao had a sudden realization, and his fishing skills smoothly broke through to the 8th Rank.
A flood of fishing insights rushed in, deepening Li Hao’s understanding of fishing.
Just as he was about to cast the line again, the Sword Master and Feng Boping’s expressions changed slightly, as if they had received some news. Their faces turned serious.
At the same time, the Lying Heaven Sage was taken aback, then closed her eyes. A moment later, she opened them again, her eyes filled with shock.
"The Cloud Heaven Realm and the Mystic Wind Realm are in trouble!"
"Even the Demon Emperor Realm, where the Asura Night Emperor was killed!"
The Sword Master followed, his expression turning grave.
"Skylark Tower has sent word. The Divine Race has taken action, detecting the trace of Extreme Dao Power. Many Divine Race members have occupied those Holy Lands."
Feng Boping spoke in a low voice, his eyes showing shock.
Even they, who had not been involved in the events of that time, had heard of the divine war that had nearly wiped out the gods.
They never imagined that after countless years, the Divine Race had secretly grown stronger and reappeared in the world.
"Three middle-tier Minor Worlds, all in trouble in the blink of an eye, without anyone noticing. This is happening too fast. There must be a Supreme Sage involved..."
Lying Heaven Sage's gaze was heavy. "The Divine Race cultivates with the Extreme Dao, but reaching the Supreme Sage realm isn't easy. However, from the looks of it, it seems a second god king has been born?"
Li Hao, hearing their words, decided not to cast his line anymore. He knew that Ying Xiaoxiao's Ancestor had begun to move, but he hadn't expected that just over half a year after her invitation, the attack would come with such ferocity.
It seemed that over the years, the Divine Race had been lying low, making many plans and preparations in secret.
"The Divine Race has revealed itself; this battle is just an appetizer. The Primordial Ancestor won't sit idly by..."
Sword Master, the three of them exchanged glances, worry evident in their eyes.
If that war erupts again, All Heavens will surely suffer once more, with countless casualties.
"I need to return to the Sword Ancestor Sanctuary to restrain the Holy Land and consult with the Sword Saint. We must try to avoid getting involved in this battle."
Sword Master immediately stood up and said this to Li Hao and the others.
Li Hao and Old Feng both nodded slightly, not trying to detain him.
After Sword Master left, Feng Boping sighed. "Another catastrophe. The Divine Race dares to show itself, likely because they are prepared to clash with the Primordial Ancestor. The momentum is fierce, and it's not a simple matter. We should avoid getting entangled. The three Minor Worlds affected were all involved in the Divine Race's war back then. It seems they are here for revenge."
"Agreed."
Li Hao nodded, feeling relieved that Old Feng and the others didn't want to get involved.
"Let's head back. We should seal off the Holy Land and activate the world array of the Little Thousand World to prevent the Divine Race from biting us like a rabid dog."
Lying Heaven Sage stood up, no longer in the mood for leisurely fishing.
Seeing this, Li Hao followed them back.
Upon returning to the Little Thousand World, Feng Boping and Lying Heaven Sage went to activate the world array. Once the array was activated, the Little Thousand World would be sealed off, prohibiting entry and exit.
After returning to the Holy Land, they sealed it as well and issued orders to the major divine dynasties of the Little Thousand World to quell any unrest.
"The Primordial Ancestor has been inscrutable these past years. The Divine Race's bold move must be backed by some confidence. We should observe the situation for now."
In the Holy Land, Feng Boping said this to Li Hao, hoping to keep him out of the conflict.
Li Hao nodded, thinking for a moment but deciding not to mention the Divine Race Ancestor to Old Feng. He figured the news would spread soon enough.
With the fall of the three mid-level Minor Worlds, the Divine Race's actions were like a thunderclap. After seizing the three mid-level Minor Worlds, they no longer hid their intentions. The news of the Divine Race's appearance spread quickly, reaching all major forces in All Heavens within a day.
This news came as a bolt from the blue, shaking All Heavens and the Holy Lands. Memories of the ancient Divine Race were stirred, and those who had participated in the Divine Race's war looked grim, sealing their Holy Lands and preparing for battle.
Meanwhile, many eyes were fixed on the Upper Three Realms, particularly on the Primordial Ancestor Holy Land in Tianyuan World, watching to see how the Primordial Ancestor would respond.
However, the Primordial Ancestor Holy Land remained calm, with no news coming out.
As the Divine Race completely occupied the three mid-level Minor Worlds, numerous incense temples of the divine dynasties were destroyed. Most of the elders were sages from the Holy Lands, some even Supreme Sages. With their destruction, the incense offerings were cut off.
With the three Minor Worlds sealed, two more Minor Worlds fell to the Divine Race over the next two days, the news spreading quickly.
At the same time, four more Sages fell, causing a tremor throughout the Heavens.
"I heard that many of the Sages who participated back then have quietly made their way to Tianyuan World. Although the Divine Race’s return has been fierce, it won’t last long. There will surely be a swift resolution."
In the Holy Land, Feng Boping arrived at Li Hao’s small courtyard. The two of them drank tea and discussed these matters.
"Has there been no movement from the Primordial Ancestor Holy Land?"
Li Hao asked.
Feng Boping shook his head. "With the Divine Race making such a grand entrance, the Primordial Ancestor is likely to be cautious and invite the Supreme Sages from back then to join forces. They might try to recreate what happened before, but it’s uncertain if the Divine Race can withstand it this time."
Hearing this, a trace of worry appeared in Li Hao’s eyes.
Back then, the god king was besieged and must have made preparations. The Primordial Ancestor would likely be even more prepared this time.
A few days later.
News began to trickle in from various Minor Worlds, reporting that they had submitted to the Divine Race, aligning themselves with the divine forces. Whether this was out of coercion or willingness remained unknown.
Meanwhile, in the Primordial Ancestor Holy Land of Tianyuan World, word spread that a decisive battle with the Divine Race would take place in the Void Sky Abyss.
The Void Sky Abyss was a perilous place in the void, resembling a crack with a bottomless abyss. It was rumored that the bottom of the abyss led beyond the World of Sages, but no one dared to descend. A Supreme Sage had once warned that it was not a path for Immortal Deities and that exploration was forbidden, designating it as a forbidden area in the void.
Not long after the news spread, a Sage arrived outside the Little Thousand World.
Feng Boping went to greet the visitor, who was a Sage from the Primordial Ancestor Holy Land, there to pay a visit.
Feng Boping had his suspicions but remained calm as he welcomed the Sage into the Holy Land.
After some polite conversation, the visitor requested to see Li Hao and directly revealed the intention to invite him to join the battle against the demons.
Feng Boping listened quietly. Although the visitor had also invited him, the offer was far less generous compared to what Li Hao was being promised: merely a realm’s worth of incense, while Li Hao was offered ten lower-tier Minor Worlds!
Additionally, the Primordial Ancestor promised to protect Li Hao during the exploration of the Ancient Hall and the Immortal Deity path, ensuring he would not be in danger.
Li Hao listened calmly as the visitor listed the various benefits offered by the Primordial Ancestor. Although the offers were indeed tempting and made his heart race, he had promised Ying Xiaoxiao that he would not get involved in this conflict.
Moreover, he didn’t plan to rely on anyone for the exploration of the Ancient Hall. When the time came, the Huntian Sage would likely take the opportunity to attack him. Once the Immortal Deity path was found, the Huntian Sage would leave, and he would not let Li Hao go unscathed.
Whether the Primordial Ancestor would come to his aid against the Huntian Sage was uncertain.
"I was injured in the battle with the Green Lamp Buddha and Xu Zu. I’m currently recuperating and can’t engage in further combat."
Li Hao used this as an excuse to decline, avoiding any direct offense to the Primordial Ancestor.
The Sage, upon hearing this, looked at Li Hao with a hint of surprise, his earnest expression slightly fading as he said seriously:
"Heavenly Venerated Hao, the return of the Demon Race is a grave matter. The Primordial Ancestor is leading the Sages in a righteous cause to eliminate the demons. The demons are cunning and cruel, cultivating through slaughter. Eliminating them is a great virtue."
Li Hao inwardly sneered but maintained a facade of not understanding, nodding slightly.
"I’ll consider it once I’ve fully recovered. Thank the Primordial Ancestor for their offer on my behalf."
The Sage gave Li Hao a long, scrutinizing look, then nodded and rose to take his leave, a trace of displeasure in his eyes.
After he left, Feng Boping turned to Li Hao. "I’m worried that the Primordial Ancestor might become suspicious and suspect you of colluding with the Divine Race, turning against you."
Li Hao shook his head. "No, the Divine Race is their main enemy. They won’t risk creating more enemies at this time. Besides, the more benefits the Primordial Ancestor offers me, the more dire the situation must be. The Divine Race may be even more formidable than we imagined. Otherwise, why would the Primordial Ancestor invite someone who isn’t even a Supreme Sage to assist?"
Feng Boping's eyes showed a thoughtful expression as he said, "That reminds me, if all the Supreme Sages were to intervene, the Primordial Ancestor would have already made a move. Even if the Divine Race is powerful, they wouldn't dare to face the All Heavens alone unless the other Supreme Sages are unwilling to get involved."
"Hmm..."
Li Hao's eyes flickered; he had considered this as well. In the past, the Primordial Ancestor had joined forces with several Supreme Sages to suppress the God King. Now, these Supreme Sages were unwilling to intervene, and the reason was likely only one: the Ancient Hall.
In two years, the Ancient Hall would open, and the situation inside would be unknown. At that time, if they were to compete for the Immortal Deity path, the Primordial Ancestor would undoubtedly become the greatest obstacle. If the Divine Race and the Primordial Ancestor were to engage in battle, both sides would suffer, which would be the most desirable outcome for the other Supreme Sages. The Divine Race's choice to declare war at this time was likely due to their awareness of this, understanding the thoughts of the other Supreme Sages.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
The Divine Race's activities grew more intense, subduing four or five Minor Worlds in quick succession. On the Tianyuan World side, a Sage was dispatched to a Minor World where a fierce battle with the Divine Race took place.
Li Hao kept an eye on the external situation while also focusing on his cultivation. With the second Ultimate Limit achieved, he had more time to condense Laws using the Yudao, integrating them into his Physical Body, and attempting to break through to the Hearing Dao Ultimate Realm.
If he could achieve the Hearing Dao Ultimate Realm, Li Hao felt his strength would significantly increase. After all, the Eternal Dao Domain Ultimate Realm was rarely mastered even among Sages, and the Hearing Dao Ultimate Realm was likely beyond the reach of even Supreme Sages. When facing the Huntian Sage, this would give him an additional advantage.
As he continuously condensed Laws, Li Hao's Physical Body grew stronger. His entire skeletal structure was refined into Ascension bones, and his Divine Blood contained Great Dao Power. If he could refine his entire body into an Ascension form, Li Hao felt his Physical Body would become even more resilient, nearly indestructible.
While he was cultivating, many Sages gathered in Tianyuan World. The Primordial Ancestor and the Divine Race factions frequently engaged in Sage skirmishes, but a full-scale war had yet to erupt. There were occasional Sage casualties, but the Primordial Ancestor and the God King had not yet clashed.
Feng Boping brought news that Li Hao's guess was correct. The Holy Lands of the other Supreme Sages showed no signs of movement, indicating they had no intention of getting involved in this war. Even the Supreme Sages who had once joined forces to slay the God King had sealed their Holy Lands.
Li Hao speculated that, apart from the Ancient Hall, the God King might have secretly promised these Supreme Sages some benefits, which kept them from joining forces.
As the Sages of the Divine Race and the Primordial Ancestor's Holy Land continued to clash, the conflict spread to various worlds. More and more Sages chose sides, joining the Primordial Ancestor to battle the Divine Race.
Time flew by, and a year passed in the blink of an eye. The friction between the Divine Race and the Primordial Ancestor's Holy Land continued, but neither side had launched a final decisive battle. This was far from the initial predictions of the Sages, who expected a quick resolution. All of this was due to the lack of involvement from the other Supreme Sages.
Li Hao had a vague feeling that this war might continue until the Ancient Hall opened, before reaching a conclusion. With the Ancient Hall's opening imminent, time was becoming increasingly pressing for Li Hao.
(End of Chapter)
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